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Frieze in London, Hypha Studios and a Renoir drawing for ‘The Great Bathers’—podcast

The latest episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast 'The Week in Art' covers the return of Frieze London and Frieze Masters to Regent's Park, with host Ben Luke discussing market sentiment with art market editor Kabir Jhala. The episode also explores Hypha Studios' new online sales platform Hypha Curates, which provides free exhibition and studio space to unrepresented artists, and features a conversation with non-executive director Will Jennings. The Work of the Week segment highlights a Renoir drawing study for 'The Great Bathers' (ca. 1886–87), tied to the exhibition 'Renoir Drawings' at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, curated by Colin B. Bailey.

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Frieze in London, Hypha Studios and a Renoir drawing for ‘The Great Bathers’—podcast

This episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast 'The Week in Art' covers three main stories. Host Ben Luke discusses the mood at the Frieze art fairs in London with art market editor Kabir Jhala, amid ongoing debate about the health of the art market. The episode also explores Hypha Studios, a UK initiative that provides free exhibition and studio space to unrepresented artists in vacant properties, which has just launched an online sales platform called Hypha Curates. Finally, the podcast features a 'Work of the Week' segment on a Renoir drawing from the 1880s, a study for 'The Great Bathers,' now on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York as part of the exhibition 'Renoir Drawings.'

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A landmark free David Hockney exhibition is opening in London this week

The Serpentine in London is set to open a major free exhibition titled 'David Hockney: A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts About Painting' on March 12, 2026. The centerpiece of the show is a 90-meter-long iPad painting composed of 220 panels that document the changing seasons in the artist's French garden during the pandemic. In addition to this monumental digital work, the exhibition will debut five new still lifes and five new portraits of the artist's inner circle.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 1, 2026 visibility 4 link 6 artists

New York City Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Exhibition Now on View at The Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers have opened the seventh annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: New York City Regional Exhibition at The Met’s Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education. Running through May 21, 2021, the free exhibition features over 200 works of art and writing by New York City-based Gold Key recipients in grades 7–12, selected from more than 10,000 submissions across 28 categories. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the works are displayed as framed prints to ensure equitable access.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 25, 2025 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 3 galleries

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British artist Lucy Sparrow will present her first U.S. museum exhibition, “The Beginning of Convenience,” at the Momentary, the contemporary art hub of Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, opening in summer 2026. The immersive installation recreates an American supermarket entirely in felt, featuring approximately 20,000 hand-sewn plush products evoking the 1980s and 1990s. Sparrow researched Walmart’s archives to curate semi-vintage items, nodding to the museum’s founding family. Unlike her previous felt installations, nothing will be for sale, and the free exhibition will include a recreation of her studio and a documentary. Sparrow will also debut a candy shop titled “Sugar Rush” at Art Miami with TW Fine Art in December 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 19, 2026 visibility 2 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Alfa Art Gallery presents "Reflections of the Living World"

Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, New Jersey, presents "Reflections of the Living World," its Winter 2026 Photography Exhibition running from January 20 to March 21, 2026. The free exhibition features thirteen artists—including Alan Chimacoff, Arik Gorban, Barry Rosenthal, and Jeremy Dennis—whose works explore perception, memory, and storytelling through contemporary photography. The show is available both in-person and virtually, with opening receptions on January 30 and February 6.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 6 link 5 artists

Two Monet paintings have arrived in Hong Kong and entry is completely free

The Hong Kong Museum of Art (HKMoA) has opened a new free exhibition titled 'Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West', featuring over 100 paintings and artefacts. A major collaboration between the Palace Museum in Beijing, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Palace of Versailles, the show includes masterpieces by Claude Monet—specifically 'Water Lilies' (1906) and 'Water Lily Pond' (1900)—on loan from Chicago, alongside works by Chinese artists such as Leng Mei, Wen Zhengming, and Zhang Daqian. The exhibition explores garden imagery across cultures, from the royal grounds of King Louis XIV to the imperial retreats of Emperor Qianlong, and runs until July 29, 2026, with free admission.

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Exhibition series launched to celebrate Sussex artistic talent

Hastings Contemporary has launched Sussex Spotlight, a new exhibition series celebrating artistic talent from the Sussex region. The inaugural show, running from November 19, 2025, to January 18, 2026, features painter Alessandro Raho, known for his refined portraits and still-life works. Raho, born in Nassau in 1971, has painted notable figures such as Dame Judi Dench and Bryan Ferry, and his work explores themes of presence, absence, and memory.

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National Gallery Singapore celebrates 10 years

National Gallery Singapore (NGS) celebrates its 10th anniversary with a weekend event on November 15-16, 2025, featuring extended hours, free exhibitions, a rave, a pop-up market, and food trucks. The gallery, housed in the restored Supreme Court and City Hall buildings, opened on November 24, 2015, after a delayed launch, and has since welcomed over 14 million visitors. Highlights include the blockbuster show "Into The Modern: Impressionism From The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston," with works by Monet, Cézanne, and Degas never before shown in Singapore, plus exclusive merchandise from local brands.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 8, 2025 visibility 2 link 12 artists

With works by Munch and Mamma Andersson, the British Museum reveals the darkness of Nordic noir

The British Museum in London will open a free exhibition titled 'Nordic Noir' on 9 October, featuring over 150 works by 100 artists that explore the darker undercurrents of Nordic life. The show begins with Edvard Munch's woodcut 'Gammel fisker (Old fisherman, 1897)' and moves chronologically through works by artists such as Yuichiro Sato, Anna Zimmerman, Maria Nordin, Per Kirkeby, and the Norwegian collective GRAS, many of which have never been seen outside the Nordic region. Curated by Jennifer Ramkalawon, the exhibition examines how artists responded to political transformations in Nordic countries after 1945, challenging stereotypes of idyllic social democracy.

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With works by Munch and Mamma Andersson, the British Museum reveals the darkness of Nordic noir

The British Museum in London will open a free exhibition titled "Nordic Noir" on October 9, featuring over 150 works by 100 artists. The show begins with Edvard Munch, including his woodcut "Gammel fisker (Old fisherman, 1897)", and moves chronologically to explore how Nordic artists responded to political transformations since 1944. Curated by Jennifer Ramkalawon, the exhibition highlights works by contemporary artists such as Yuichiro Sato, Anna Zimmerman, Maria Nordin, Per Kirkeby, and the Norwegian radical collective GRAS, many of which have never been seen outside the Nordic region.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 7, 2025 visibility 2 link 3 artists, 3 galleries

An underground art park by Mike Hewson opens beneath the Art Gallery of NSW

New Zealand-born engineer-turned-artist Mike Hewson has opened 'The Key’s Under The Mat,' an interactive social sculpture and underground art park in the Nelson Packer Tank beneath the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. The free exhibition, running from October 2025 through 2026, transforms a former WWII oil reservoir into a playful neighborhood featuring dozens of functional sculptures—including a playground, sauna, steam room, laundromat, and barbecue—all made from thousands of salvaged objects. Visitors are encouraged to use, explore, and inhabit the space as their own.

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An underground art park by Mike Hewson opens beneath the Art Gallery of NSW

New Zealand-born engineer-turned-artist Mike Hewson has opened 'The Key’s Under The Mat,' an interactive social sculpture inside the subterranean Nelson Packer Tank at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. The free exhibition, running from October 4, 2025 through 2026, transforms a former WWII oil reservoir into an art park featuring dozens of usable sculptures—including a functioning sauna, steam room, laundromat, playground, and barbecue—all made from thousands of salvaged objects. Visitors are encouraged to dwell, play, create, and even do laundry, with the artist describing the work as a 'handmade utopia.'

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Metro Events Guide: From art exhibitions to house shows, we’ve got you covered this week in Metro Detroit

This week's Metro Detroit events guide highlights several art exhibitions and cultural happenings from April 23–30. The Elaine L. Jacob Gallery at Wayne State University presents 'Keith Haring: Subway Drawings' (April 17–August 15), featuring 25 drawings created by Haring between 1980 and 1985. Wayne State also hosts its 2026 Undergraduate Art Exhibition (April 24–May 8) showcasing student work in fine arts, art history, and design, with an opening reception on April 24. That same evening, the Wayne State University Graduate Artist Coalition holds an open studio and gallery event with live music and refreshments. Additional events include a 12-hour party at Marble Bar & Lincoln Factory, a house music event by Specter at an undisclosed location, an R&B night at Big Pink, and an Oakland University Film Showcase.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 21, 2026 visibility 5 link 6 artists

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Presents “Musical Bodies” Exhibition

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will open a major exhibition titled "Musical Bodies" on June 7, 2026. The free exhibition will feature over 130 objects, including musical instruments, paintings, sculptures, and drawings, to explore the 4,000-year relationship between musical instruments and the human body. It will be organized into six thematic sections and includes items from ancient Egyptian rattles to a guitar owned by Prince.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 13, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 9 link 6 artists

Free Newmarket museum exhibition to celebrate equine art

The National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket is set to host a new free exhibition titled "We Give You The Horse," running from April 29 to May 21. The showcase features paintings and sculptures by prominent members of the Society of Equestrian Artists, including a special loan of an original work by the renowned Sir Alfred Munnings from the Munnings Art Museum.

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Free Art Exhibits To Visit

A roundup of free public art exhibits in Las Vegas highlights several installations across downtown and the Historic Westside. Featured locations include the Public Employee Art Exhibition at the Chamber Art Gallery inside City Hall, showcasing works from municipal employees; Symphony Park with sculptures like "Pipe Dream" by Tim Bavington and "Stance" by Albert Paley; "Synergy" by Larry Domsky at the AC Hotel by Marriott; Legacy Park, an outdoor history museum; and "Queen of the Arts" at the West Las Vegas Art Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 28, 2026 visibility 2 link 2 galleries

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The Grolier Club, a private members-only society for bibliophiles on New York's Upper East Side, has opened a free public exhibition titled "Paper Jane: 250 Years of Austen," tracing Jane Austen's legacy through rare books, letters, and archival material. Organized over three years by three club members—Mary Crawford, Janine Barchas, and Sandra Clark—the show draws entirely from their personal collections, charting Austen's rise from relative anonymity to literary canonization.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 23, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists

Turner Prize-winning artist Helen Marten stages epic opera during Art Basel Paris

Turner Prize-winning artist Helen Marten has created an epic opera-like exhibition titled "30 Blizzards." during Art Basel Paris, commissioned by fashion brand Miu Miu. The free exhibition at the Palais d'Iéna in Paris combines installation, video, and performance in a five-channel work activated by 30 performers, staged by theatre director Fabio Cherstich. The work features archetypal characters such as the Fox, the Mother, the Snail, and the Dog Walker, with a libretto written by Marten and music composed by Beatrice Dillon. This marks Marten's first foray into performance, expanding her sculptural and film practice into live, resonant bodies.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 11, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 7 link 12 artists, 1 gallery

City of West Hollywood Presents Art Exhibition Featuring Works from the Tom of Finland Foundation’s Artist-in-Residence Program

The City of West Hollywood is presenting a free exhibition titled 'FXLK PLAY: Artists-in-Mischief, Devotion, and Mythmaking' at Plummer Park's Long Hall. The show, running from February 19 to March 19, 2026, is a survey of works by over 60 LGBTQ+ artists who have participated in the Tom of Finland Foundation's Artist-in-Residence Program, featuring painting, sculpture, and video.

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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 4 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

AOY Art Center announces award winners of the 14th Annual Juried Show

AOY Art Center announced the award winners of its 14th Annual Juried Show, with David Orban taking first place for his oil on cradled wood panel, “Bi-plane and Blue Truck in Red.” Juror Amanda C. Burdan, senior curator at the Brandywine Museum, selected the piece for its surreal use of red. Second place went to Jean Burdick for “Silverton,” a silkscreen on vellum, and third place to Darlene Decker for “For the Monarchs,” an oil painting. The Frumi Cohen Memorial Award was presented to Cathy Hanville for her photograph “What’s for Dinner,” and honorable mentions were awarded to Scott Hoerl and Barbara Kaiser. The exhibition, featuring 135 works from over 425 entries by 150 local artists, is on view through May 3 at the AOY Art Center in Yardley, Pennsylvania, and online.

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article local schedule Dec 18, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Surf’s up at annual exhibition

The annual Surf Art exhibition at Port Noarlunga’s Arts Centre in South Australia has opened, celebrating the region’s surfing culture, lifestyle, history, and coastal environment. First held in 1993, the free exhibition runs until February 2 and features works in various media—painting, jewellery, mosaics, photography, glassware, textiles, and sculpture—by local and interstate artists. Coordinator Nerissa Galloway noted pieces referencing the recent algal bloom, including a painting by Jo Headon depicting a surfer in a hazmat suit. A separate exhibition, 'The Bloom,' will follow from February 6 to March 16, inviting community reflection on the algal bloom and coastal ecology.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 9, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists, 5 galleries

Bears collaborate with UK artist Christian Jeffery to celebrate 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XX champions

The Chicago Bears are collaborating with UK artist Christian Jeffery and OOF Gallery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team. A free exhibition at OOF Gallery inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London will run from October 10-12, featuring a one-of-a-kind art piece by Jeffery, limited-edition t-shirts with his bespoke design, and appearances by former Bears defensive end Israel Idonije. The collaboration marks the Bears' continued push into the UK lifestyle market following their London game last season.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 9, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists, 5 galleries

Bears collaborate with UK artist Christian Jeffery to celebrate 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XX champions

The Chicago Bears are collaborating with UK artist Christian Jeffery and OOF Gallery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team. A free exhibition at OOF Gallery inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London will run from October 10-12, featuring Jeffery's hand-painted artwork and limited-edition t-shirts. Former Bears defensive end Israel Idonije will make special appearances. The collaboration marks the first time an NFL team has partnered with a fine art gallery in this way.

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article local schedule Mar 18, 2026 visibility 3 link 1 artist

Free art exhibition “Mass Mixed Media” on display in Orlando

Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs is presenting "Mass Mixed Media," a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Achille “A.J.” Barbel at the Orange County Multicultural Center Art Gallery. On display through April 14, the free exhibition showcases Barbel’s exploration of Afro-surrealism and cultural identity through a variety of mediums including murals, installations, and animation.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 20, 2025 visibility 2 link 1 artist

Tony Hart Centenary: A Celebration at Creative Maidstone

An exhibition celebrating the centenary of British artist and television personality Tony Hart has opened at Creative Maidstone Community Arts Hub in Maidstone, Kent. Curated by his daughter Carolyn Ross, the retrospective features original sketches, watercolours, television pieces, and portraits—including a study of Carolyn painted when she was eight. Hart, who was born in Maidstone on 15 October 1925, is best known for BBC programmes such as 'Take Hart', designing the original 'Blue Peter' badge, and creating the character Morph. The free exhibition runs until 8 November 2025.

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article local schedule Oct 15, 2025 visibility 3 link 2 artists

Step into House of Horrors spooky art exhibition for Halloween

Artists Clubhouse is hosting a Halloween-themed art exhibition called House of Horrors at The Artery Studios in Worcester, running from October 25 to November 1. The free exhibition features creepy, autumnal, and 'downright horrible' works by local artists, along with themed workshops, a Spooky Shop supporting independent makers, and a hidden-tag treasure hunt offering free sweets.

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Iconic ‘Star Trek’ Costumes and Props Beam Into London’s Science Museum

London's Science Museum has opened a free exhibition titled 'Star Trek Warp Trail' to celebrate the franchise's 60th anniversary. The display features iconic costumes, props, and models from various Star Trek series and films, including uniforms worn by characters like Captain Pike and Jean-Luc Picard, the prototype android B-4 prop head, and a model of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

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Celebration of arts and community as free exhibition prepares for return

The Fairwinds Fine Art Exhibition is returning to Cowes Yacht Haven on the Isle of Wight from May 1 to 4, featuring works by 13 local artists. Entry is free, and all proceeds will support the Andrew Cassell Foundation, the Ring Daisy Bus, and Mountbatten Isle of Wight. The exhibition was inspired by the late John Garlick, a sailor and art enthusiast, and is continued by his family and artist Peter Allen.

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UWRF hosts annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is hosting its annual Juried Student Art Exhibition from February 23 to March 27 at the Kleinpell Fine Arts Gallery. The free exhibition features works by UWRF students, with a reception and award ceremony scheduled for February 24. The juror for the exhibition is artist Mackenzie Serwa.

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